Overview
The Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management is a postgraduate-level qualification designed for tourism and hospitality professionals seeking to strengthen their strategic management capabilities, as well as graduates preparing to manage operations within the sector. It develops critical understanding of international tourism markets, strategic marketing, destination management, tourism policy, technology, organisational behaviour and advanced research.
Learners examine complex managerial issues, evaluate contemporary theories and evidence, and develop practical, research-informed solutions for tourism and hospitality organisations operating in changing international environments.
The qualification is at RQF Level 7, the same academic level as a UK master’s degree
Benefits of Doing the Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Studying Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadershiponline offers learners a flexible, accessible, and career-focused route to advancing their skills within the sector. Key benefits include:
- Flexible Learning
- Learners can study at their own pace and schedule, making it easier to balance education with work, family responsibilities, or other commitments.
- Cost-Effective
- Online learning removes the need for travel, accommodation, and other campus-related expenses, making education more affordable.
- Access to Quality Resources
- Students gain access to interactive digital learning materials, recorded lectures, case studies, and dedicated tutor support through an online learning portal.
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- The qualification develops essential leadership and management skills, supporting progression into a university.
Course Delivery
The qualification is delivered fully online through:
- Virtual Learning Platform: Access to study materials and resources 24/7.
- Tutor Support: Regular guidance via email, online forums,
- Independent Study: Learners study at their own pace with structured guidance.
- Obtain assignment: marking and feedback.
- Online Assessments: Assignments, projects, and portfolios submitted on LMS.
- Acquire: Assignment briefing, study lesson plan
- Receive excellent-quality study notes.
- Receive dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)
Course Quick Summary (Ofqual Regulated UK Qualification)
- Study Mode: 100% Online, Self-paced
- Accreditation: OTHM Qualifications
- Duration: 5-9 Months.
- Assessment: Assignment-based (No Exams)
- Requirements: Open access / Career experience
- Tutor Support: Unlimited academic tutor guidance
Learning Outcomes
Understand the factors that influence destination management.
Understand the role of destination management organisations.
Be able to evaluate the influence of stakeholders on destination management.
Learning Outcomes
Be able to analyse the concepts and theories of public policy for tourism.
Be able to evaluate theories of international development.
Understand the impact of international tourism development.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the impact of technology on the development and growth of the tourism and hospitality industry.
Understand the emergence of the digital tourism concept and its associated theories.
Understand the impacts of social media on the tourism and hospitality industry.
Learning Outcomes
Understand organisational behaviour theories relevant to the tourism and hospitality industry.
Understand the performance of international tourism and hospitality organisations in relation to their external environment and internal structures.
Be able to evaluate cross-cultural management trends and developments and their implications for the tourism and hospitality industry.
Learning Outcomes
Be able to critically evaluate research philosophies and their application to tourism and hospitality research.
Understand the role and approaches to research in a tourism and hospitality context.
Be able to plan research projects.
Entry Requirements
- Learners must be aged 21 or over at the beginning of the course.
- An honours degree in a related subject, a UK Level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification.
- Assessment is criterion-referenced and includes written coursework, presentations and an advanced research project, as identified in the unit specifications.
Qualifications
OTHM's objective is the creation and conferral of high-quality certifications that combine strict educational requirements and professional relevance. OTHM is acknowledged as an Awarding Organisation by Ofqual, the qualifications regulator for England, guaranteeing that all its programmes adhere to high regulatory standards. OTHM aligns with worldwide quality frameworks, allowing global recognition of its certifications while ensuring consistency, integrity, and excellence in its awarding processes.
Assessment requirements
- Assessment is via assignment submission only.
- No Exams
Average completion timeframe (Course Duration)
- The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 5-9 Months.
- Learners are granted a maximum of two years’ access to complete the course from the date of enrolment.
Certificate & Transcript Information
Upon successful completion of the qualification, the learner will receive an electronic certificate and transcript according to the awarding body’s certificate policy.
Hard Copy Delivery Charges:
Ordering a hard copy certificate and transcript is optional. If the learner requires a hard copy certificate and transcript, the applicable hard copy and delivery charges must be paid separately. For certificate-related support, please contact info@directskills.co.uk.
Progression – Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
1. Higher Education
Successful learners may be eligible to progress to a relevant master’s top-up or dissertation-stage programme, subject to the receiving university’s entry, subject and credit-recognition requirements.
- Relevant master’s degree or MBA top-up programmes where an appropriate 60-credit dissertation route is offered.
- Related postgraduate study in tourism, hospitality, destination management or business.
- Other appropriate academic or professional qualifications, subject to institutional admission policies.
2. Employment Opportunities
The qualification supports professional development in tourism and hospitality. Roles depend on prior work experience, employer requirements and the level of managerial responsibility.
- Tourism or Hospitality Operations Manager
- Destination Management Manager
- Strategic Marketing Manager
- Tourism Development Manager
- Hotel or Resort Operations Manager
- Guest Experience or Customer Relations Manager
- Tourism Policy or Planning Specialist
- Hospitality Business Development Manager
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